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Not all existing patios are good candidates for turning into a screened-in porch. Factors such as roof lines, existing walls and patio size and shape, can cause issues when converting a patio to a screened-in porch.

Proper hold down anchors are required when building a deck or a screened-in porch, that is being added to an existing patio. The manufacturers of the hold down anchors sell the correct bolts, screws, fasteners to make up a system that will provide you with all the structural integrity you need for both jobs.

An outdoor porch is a great place to spend an evening. Using the proper outdoor porch lighting, you can enjoy the outdoors and see into the night. Be sure your outdoor porch furniture, including that outdoor porch swing, can handle the elements.

A screen porch makes a great place to spend a quiet evening. But before starting your screened porch project, be sure your screen porch design complies with local zoning regulations. Once your plans have been approved, you can begin building a screen porch.

A screen porch is a great place to enjoy summer evenings. A screened porch will keep insects from ruining the evening. Discover some screen porch design tips you should include when you build a screen porch.

A screened-in porch makes a great addition to your house. You can enjoy the great outdoors in screened in porches without fighting annoying insects. A screened in porch design must allow for any outdoor furniture you will be using. Proper planning is a must when building a screened in porch.

A screened porch can add a lot to your home. But only if the screened porch plans are well thought out. When getting ready to build a screened in porch, consider the furniture you want to have and the number of people you want to fit in the screened-in porch.